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crusty toasted baguette slices piled with diced red tomatoes and green basil, arranged on a wooden board, in a wide horizontal shot on a sunny patio table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

Garlic fresh tomato, and basil mixture, on toasted slices of baguette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette sliced
  • 4 tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F, brush the baguette slices with olive oil, and toast 6 to 8 minutes until golden.
  2. Combine the diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, balsamic and remaining olive oil in a bowl.
  3. Season with salt and pepper and let it sit 10 minutes.
  4. Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted bread just before serving.

Notes

Top the toasts right before serving so they stay crisp.